Plaka Pilipino

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Plaka Pilipino
Parent company Vicor Music Corporation
Founded1970
StatusDefunct
Distributor(s) Vicor Music Corporation
(Viva Records)
GenreVarious
Country of origin Philippines
Location Quezon City

Plaka Pilipino was a Filipino record label of Vicor Music Corporation from 1970 to 1981. It released works by famous local artists such as Pilita Corrales, Fred Panopio, Victor Wood, Yoyoy Villame, and Didith Reyes. It focused on folk and native music. [1] [2]

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References

  1. Salazar, Oskar (March 17, 1973). "From the Music Capitals of the World". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. 85 (11): 52. Retrieved December 20, 2018 via Google Books.
  2. "Industrial Philippines: Vol. 23". Philippines Chamber of Industries. 1973. p. 17. Retrieved December 20, 2018 via Google Books.